2006 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Mark LT would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 956 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Mark LT | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Mark LT | Clio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 55 L |
